Location: Cory-Merrill Neighborhood – Denver, CO
Position: Full-Time Nanny / Newborn Care
Start Date: December 2026
Schedule: Monday 6:00 AM - 6:00PM, Tuesday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM (40 Hours A Week Guaranteed)
Compensation: $32/hour+, depending on experience
Commitment: 1–2 years, with a preference for a long-term fit
Children: One infant, approximately 2 months old at the start of care
Position Overview
A warm, laid-back family in Denver's Cory-Merrill neighborhood is seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and loving full-time nanny with extensive newborn and infant care experience to join their household beginning in December 2026.
This is an incredible opportunity for a seasoned infant nanny who genuinely loves the newborn stage and is confident providing attentive, developmentally appropriate care during a baby's earliest months of life.
The family consists of two busy physicians who are excited to welcome their first child! As first-time parents, they are looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in newborn care, understands the intricacies of infant development, and can confidently take the lead in providing exceptional care while both parents are working outside the home.
While the family describes themselves as easygoing and laid-back, they value consistency, structure, and maintaining a predictable routine for their little one. They are hoping to find a nanny who can strike the perfect balance between providing a loving, nurturing environment and establishing healthy, age-appropriate routines as their baby grows.
Extensive hands-on newborn experience is a top priority for this family. They are not simply looking for someone who enjoys babies, but rather a professional who has substantial experience caring for newborns and young infants and can confidently navigate feeding, sleep, developmental milestones, and the day-to-day needs of a growing baby.
Above all, the family values trust, reliability, open communication, and finding someone who will become a dependable and valued part of their child's early years.
Key Responsibilities
Newborn & Infant Care
Provide attentive, loving, and hands-on care for an infant beginning at approximately 2 months of age.
Confidently manage all aspects of newborn care, including feeding, diapering, soothing, naps, and age-appropriate daily routines.
Support the establishment and maintenance of healthy sleep habits and consistent feeding schedules, in collaboration with the parents.
Prepare, clean, and sanitize bottles and feeding supplies, following appropriate infant feeding and hygiene practices.
Monitor developmental milestones and incorporate age-appropriate activities that encourage physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional development.
Engage in tummy time, sensory play, reading, music, outdoor walks, and other enriching activities as the baby grows.
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, following current infant safety and safe-sleep recommendations.
Recognize and respond confidently to infant cues, changing needs, and developmental transitions.
Provide daily tracking and communication regarding feedings, naps, diaper changes, activities, and any notable developmental observations.
Accompany the baby on age-appropriate outings, walks, and activities as approved by the parents.
Child-Related Household Responsibilities
Wash, sanitize, and organize bottles, pacifiers, and feeding supplies.
Manage the baby's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away clothing, bedding, and other infant items.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery, changing areas, and baby's play spaces.
Keep infant supplies organized and communicate when essentials are running low.
Assist with light housekeeping and general tidying related to the baby's daily care.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable home environment.
Family Support & Communication
Maintain consistent, open, and proactive communication with both parents.
Provide thoughtful updates about the baby's daily routine, progress, and changing needs.
Collaborate with the parents as their baby grows and routines evolve.
Demonstrate excellent judgment, independence, and the ability to confidently manage the baby's day without constant direction.
Be open to occasional evening babysitting/date nights with advance notice.
Be comfortable with the possibility of accompanying the family on approximately 1–3 domestic trips per year
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a seasoned newborn and infant nanny who brings a wealth of hands-on experience, a calm and nurturing presence, and genuine confidence in caring for very young babies.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Extensive, verifiable professional experience caring for newborns and young infants, particularly babies between birth and 6 months of age.
Strong understanding of newborn feeding, sleep patterns, soothing techniques, safe-sleep practices, and early developmental milestones.
Previous experience independently caring for infants while parents are away from the home.
Comfortable establishing and maintaining consistent, developmentally appropriate daily routines.
Knowledgeable about infant developmental stages and confident adapting care as the child grows.
Infant CPR and First Aid certification.
Up-to-date vaccinations, including influenza, Tdap, MMR, and varicella.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a safe driving record.
Comfortable using their own vehicle for approved child-related outings.
Excellent communication skills and willingness to provide detailed daily updates.
Dependable, punctual, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule.
Comfortable working in a home with disclosed security cameras.
Open to occasional date nights and potential domestic travel.
Interested in a long-term commitment of approximately 1–2 years.
Personality & Professional Qualities
The family would love to find someone who is:
Exceptionally confident and competent with newborns, with the knowledge and experience to anticipate an infant's needs.
Warm, loving, gentle, and genuinely passionate about caring for babies.
Calm, patient, and reassuring, especially during challenging developmental stages.
Proactive and self-sufficient, with the ability to take initiative throughout the day.
Organized and consistent, while remaining flexible as the baby's needs change.
Knowledgeable and willing to share expertise while respecting the parents' preferences and decisions.
Professional, communicative, and committed to building a relationship rooted in mutual trust and respect.
Experience supporting first-time parents would be especially valuable, as the family hopes to find someone who can offer confidence, consistency, and a wealth of newborn knowledge during this exciting transition.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with additional hours anticipated to reach 40 hours per week. Friday scheduling will be discussed with the selected candidate.
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Compensation: Starting at $30/hour, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional newborn care experience and qualifications.
Additional Benefits & Perks:
40 guaranteed hours per week
Holiday bonus
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Opportunity for a consistent, long-term position
A warm, easygoing family that values communication, trust, and the nanny's professional expertise
No pets in the household
Why This Is a Wonderful Opportunity
This position is an excellent fit for an experienced newborn nanny who thrives in the infant stage and enjoys being an integral part of a child's earliest years.
The family recognizes the importance of finding a truly qualified professional and is seeking someone whose experience and knowledge will allow them to feel completely confident while they are away at work.
With two busy physician parents, a consistent full-time schedule, and a family that genuinely values a nanny's expertise, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their role, building a trusting relationship with first-time parents, and watching a little one grow and thrive.
If you are an experienced newborn nanny who is passionate about infant development, confident caring for babies from their earliest weeks of life, and seeking a meaningful long-term position with a wonderful Denver family, we would love to hear from you!
